1. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established by the United States Congress. The world’s first national park, Yellowstone is home to a diverse range of wildlife and geological features such as the Old Faithful geyser.

2. In 1905, the town of Newcastle was nearly destroyed by a massive fire that burned for over a day. The fire destroyed nearly every business in town and left many residents homeless, but the town was eventually rebuilt and thrives to this day.

3. On April 17, 1931, the city of Cody was incorporated in Wyoming. Named after legendary scout and showman “Buffalo Bill” Cody, the city is now a popular tourism destination with a thriving downtown area.

4. In 1973, a massive snowstorm known as the “Easter blizzard” struck Wyoming and surrounding states. The storm dropped over two feet of snow in some areas and caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions.

5. On April 17, 2014, a landslide occurred near the town of Jackson, Wyoming. The landslide blocked a main road and multiple homes were evacuated due to the risk of further landslides. The event highlighted the ongoing risk of landslides in mountainous areas of Wyoming.